Software for Engineering

BBC - Space BBC - Space- Features a variety of resources for space exploration and introduction to space flight. Includes many interactive and 3D animated views. Usenet Space Archive Usenet Space Archive- Large collection of Google group postings on all aspects of space exploration and development. NASA Skywatch Sightings Calculator NASA Skywatch Sightings Calculator- A Java applet that will calculate when spacecraft will be visible in the night sky over the viewer's own location. Encyclopedia Astronautica Encyclopedia Astronautica- Comprehensive resource providing articles on most space technology subjects and space flight history. Russian Space Web Russian Space Web- News and history of the Russian space program by Anatoly Zak, a journalist. Space and Astronomy Reference Links Space and Astronomy Reference Links- Provides a space and astronomy related directory. Launchdate Launchdate- Offers an updated list of coming launches, information about ionizing radiation and related resource links. Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins University- Developer of a range of spacecraft and scientific payloads providing project overviews, scientific and engineering articles. Heavens Above Heavens Above- Real-time satellite, ISS, and Space Shuttle orbital pass information, maps, and star charts.